Discover Bad Orb à la carte”: history and enjoyment combined!

Discover Bad Orb à la carte”: history and enjoyment combined!

There is news for all history and food lovers in Bad Orb: a new brochure entitled “Bad Orb à la carte” has been published. It covers topics such as food, drink, gardening and celebrations in the region in an informative manner. The author Hermann Heim, known for his prose and dialect verses, has dedicated himself to this task with great passion. Loud Advance Online, the brochure is presented as part of the Bad Orber History and Local History Association's “Experience History” series.

The sixth brochure is dedicated to special aspects of nutrition in historical times - not least during times of war. No detail is left untouched: In addition to the craft activities in the rural food culture, readers also learn more about the goats, which were considered the “favorites” of the Orb small farmers. Further chapters are dedicated to regional blueberries and apple wine makers, and the well-known Riesling wine “Bad Orber Geißberg” is also mentioned.

A fusion of history and cuisine

How geschichtesverein-bad-orb.de As we know, the Bad Orb history and local history association was founded on April 27, 1979. The aim of the association is to deepen the historical awareness of citizens. Together with the city and museum administration, the association pursues various activities, including lectures and excursions, to keep the history and culture of the region alive. This close exchange also promotes the preservation of historical buildings and documentary work.

The club's chairman, Roland Weiss, emphasizes the committed teamwork that played an important role in the creation of the new brochure. The association's researchers not only conducted archive studies, but also conducted valuable conversations with contemporary witnesses in order to make the content lively and authentic, as shown on My paper can be read.

Looking forward to the presentation

The official presentation of the brochure will take place on August 28, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. in the hall of the König Ludwig Foundation. Anyone interested is cordially invited to find out more about the culinary and historical diversity of Bad Orb over a glass of wine. The price for the brochure is twelve euros and can be purchased in the Spessart bookstore. This new work not only expands historical knowledge, but also encourages people to rediscover and appreciate regional delights.

A tour through Bad Orb's traditions is also coming up: two more brochures are already being planned for 2025, with the Bad Orb History and Local History Association continuing to work on preserving and making the city's valuable stories accessible for future generations.